nerve

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1443

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

A definition of the medical term "nerve" is presented. The term refers to a bundle of neurons that transmits electrochemical impulses between the central nervous system and body tissues. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co. The pronunciation of the term is also provided.

Definitions of the term "nervous" are presented. The term can mean being anxious, or being characterized by excitability. It can also refer to the nerves. The definitions are from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co. The pronunciation of the term is also provided.

A definition of the medical term "neuroablation" is presented. Neuroablation refers to the destruction or inactivation of nerve tissue caused by surgery, cautery, injections of sclerosing agents, lasers, or cryotherapy. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary,"...

A definition of the medical term "neuroanastomosis" is presented. Neuroanastomosis refers to the attachment of one end of a severed nerve to the other end. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co. The pronunciation of the term is also provided.

A definition of the medical term "neurolysis" is presented. This term refers to the loosening of the adhesions surrounding the nerve. It also refers to the destruction of the nerve tissue. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F. A. Davis Co. The...